Minor accident causing dent and panel gap

[Silverw4]

I got in a minor parking lot collision which caused this dent and gap between panels on my rear passenger side. Do I need to worry about water getting into the gap and causing rust or damage or is it harmless?

 

[karkrazy]

Can only tell if there’s further damage once a body shop takes off that bumper cover/fascia and does an inspection. If it’s only the bumper cover/fascia needing replacement, I had it done for about $1k last year (painted part and labor). Took Tesla only 2 hrs to get it installed. Getting the part though took 4 weeks The challenge will be getting the white paint to match.

Otherwise, I wouldn’t worry too much about water/weather damage for now.

Edit: looks like you’ve got some quarter panel damage too? Can’t really tell from the pic. Do you have more pics?

 

[Silverw4]

Ooh thanks, I probably won't get it repaired. Just wondering if I should put some ugly tape over the gap to keep water out.

 

[nanookfire]

It looks fairly minor, if there is no cracked paint or hard creases it should be fine. Imo it may be pretty simple to press it back out from the inside. Either from the trunk or inside the wheel area, it’s difficult to see the location well. Once the dent is better the bumper may clip back in place. Another option maybe a paint less dent repair place.

 

[Silverw4]

I tried a suction cup dent puller but it wasn't strong enough

 

[MY1stEV]

Similar damage discussed on this thread. Quote was $3000 to repair

Rear quarter panel damage on a Model Y, looking for advice

Ooh thanks, I probably won't get it repaired. Just wondering if I should put some ugly tape over the gap to keep water out.